3-11-14-1. Applicability of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each precinct where voting is by electronic voting system. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.
3-11-14-10. Ballot Labels; Installation
Sec. 10. Each county election board shall, before election day, have the proper ballot labels prepared as required by section 3.5 of this chapter and put on each electronic voting system. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.173; P.L.58-2005, SEC.23.
3-11-14-11. Rotation of Candidate Names on Ballot System
Sec. 11. A county election board may require that the names of candidates for nomination at a primary election be rotated alphabetically on electronic voting systems. If the board does so, the names shall be rotated by precincts in regular serial sequence, so that each name of a list or group of candidates for an […]
3-11-14-12. School District Elections; Arrangement of Candidate Names
Sec. 12. In school district elections, the county election board shall arrange the names of candidates in alphabetical order on an electronic voting system as required by section 3.5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.58-2005, SEC.24.
3-11-14-13. Preparation and Adjustment of System Before Delivery
Sec. 13. (a) Before an electronic voting system is delivered to a precinct, the county election board shall have the system put in order, set and adjusted, and ready for use in voting. As part of the system’s preparation, the county election board may conduct any of the comparisons and determinations required under section 17 […]
3-11-14-14. Delivery of System to Polls
Sec. 14. Each county election board shall have each electronic voting system, along with all necessary furniture and appliances that go with the system at the polls, delivered to the appropriate precinct not later than 6 p.m. of the day before election day. The county executive shall provide transportation for the system if requested to […]
3-11-14-14.5. Ballot Label; Casting Straight Party Vote; No Candidates, Multiple Candidates to Be Elected Are Only Candidates on Ticket
Sec. 14.5. A ballot label must not include a touch sensitive point or button to permit a voter to cast a straight party ticket for a political party or independent ticket if: (1) there are no candidates of that political party; or (2) the only candidates of the political party are for election to offices […]
3-11-14-15. Examination of System and Sample Ballots Upon Delivery
Sec. 15. (a) After the delivery of an electronic voting system to a precinct, the precinct election board may meet at the polls on the same day, open the package containing the sample ballots, and, if necessary, examine the ballot label, to determine whether the system is ready for use in accordance with section 11 […]
3-11-14-16. Preparation at Polls Before Opening
Sec. 16. On the morning of election day, the precinct election officers shall meet at the polls at least one (1) hour before the time for opening the polls. The inspector then shall have: (1) the boundaries of the chute designated; (2) the sample ballots and instruction cards posted; and (3) everything put in readiness […]
3-11-14-17. Preparation at Polls Before Opening; System Check; Certification
Sec. 17. (a) Before the opening of the polls, each precinct election board shall: (1) compare the ballot label on each electronic voting system with the sample ballot to see that it is correct; (2) see that the system records zero (0) votes for each candidate and on each public question; and (3) see that […]
3-11-14-18. Posting of Sample Ballots
Sec. 18. The inspector of each precinct, or a person under the direction of the inspector, shall post sample ballots near the entrance of the chute for the precinct. The ballots must be available for public inspection throughout election day. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.
3-11-14-19. Failure of Equipment; Supply of Paper Ballots and Voting Booths
Sec. 19. Each county election board shall be at its office from 5 a.m. until 6 p.m. on election day. Upon notice that an electronic voting system is out of order or fails to work, the board shall be ready between those hours to deliver to any precinct in the county: (1) necessary paper ballots; […]
3-11-14-2. Use of Electronic Voting Systems; Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail; Requirements for Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (f), a county election board may use an approved electronic voting system: (1) in any election; (2) in all or in some of the precincts within a political subdivision holding an election; and (3) instead of or in combination with any other voting method. (b) […]
3-11-14-20. Location of Voting System; Secrecy
Sec. 20. The exterior of an electronic voting system and each area of the polls must be in plain view of the precinct election board. Each system shall be placed so that a person voting on the opposite side of the railing or a person on the outside of the polls cannot see or determine […]
3-11-14-21. Regulation of Voting System Area
Sec. 21. After the opening of the polls, the inspector, judges, and poll clerks may not allow any person to pass within the railing to the part of the room where an electronic voting system is situated, except for the purpose of voting. Except as provided in IC 3-11-9, they may not permit more than […]
3-11-14-22. Explanation of Manner of Voting to Voter
Sec. 22. After a voter has signed the poll list, both judges, on request, shall give an explanation of the manner of voting. As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.327.
3-11-14-22.5. Voting Mark; Instructions
Sec. 22.5. Whenever an electronic voting system is used in a precinct and a ballot form prescribed by this title refers to a voting mark, the county election board shall approve voting instructions indicating that a specific type of marking device is employed on the system to indicate a vote. As added by P.L.225-2011, SEC.68.
3-11-14-23. Voting Procedure; Standards to Define a Vote; Rights of a Voter in Casting Ballot
Sec. 23. (a) This section is enacted to comply with 52 U.S.C. 21081 by establishing uniform and nondiscriminatory standards to define what constitutes a vote on an electronic voting system. (b) If a voter is not challenged by a member of the precinct election board, the voter may pass the railing to the side where […]
3-11-14-24. Voting Booth Arrangement; Additional Instructions
Sec. 24. (a) Only one (1) voter may occupy a booth or compartment at one time. Booths shall be constructed and arranged so that all members of the precinct election board can see whether more than one (1) voter enters a booth at any one time. However, a voter who is a parent, grandparent, or […]
3-11-14-24.5. Voting on Electronic Voting System With Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail; Correction of Errors
Sec. 24.5. (a) This section applies to voting on an electronic voting system that includes a voter verifiable paper audit trail. (b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the voter may, after reviewing the paper audit trail, determine that an error has been made, and if so, the voter is entitled to one […]